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Valley Recycling is the recycling center at 1410 US-2 W that locals from Kalispell and nearby towns use to keep recyclables out of the landfill. It’s the sort of place drivers swing by with boxes, cans and scrap on their way through town. Winter weather and long distances in Montana mean trips here are worth planning for ahead of time.
Pull up to a small entrance area with a booth and a lane for trucks and cars; larger loads will need room to maneuver. The site has rows of bins and containers for common materials like cardboard, mixed paper, metals and plastics, plus separate spots for things that don’t belong in the curbside cart. Expect to sort stuff a bit before getting out of the vehicle and to walk items a short distance to the right containers. Weekends and spring-cleanup times get busy, and winter can make the access lane slick or slower than usual.
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Before You Go
- Pre-sort cardboard, paper, glass and metals into separate piles before getting to the gate so unloading goes faster.
- Bring straps or tarps for a pickup load-looser stuff can be a hassle to move and holds up the line.
- Aim for midweek mornings if possible; fewer people and easier parking than weekend afternoons.
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